Majors Capitalize to Edge Red Sox 5-3

BRANTFORD — The London Majors took advantage of the opportunities they were given, to earn a 5-3 win over the Brantford Red Sox on Saturday afternoon at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Intercounty Baseball League action.
A four-run third inning, highlighted by Tucker Zdunich’s two-run single, turned out to be the difference for the Majors (20-12). The rally was aided by a pair of Brantford miscues before Eduardo De Oleo and Cleveland Brownlee each brought in runs.
Zdunich finished the day 2-for-3 with two RBI and a walk, while De Oleo went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a double, and two walks.
For the Red Sox (6-25), second baseman Lucas Lefebvre led the way at the plate, going 2-for-5. Christian Ortega added a 2-for-5 effort with a run scored, while Rene Tachioka reached base four times, scored twice, and added a single and three walks.
Despite drawing seven walks and collecting six hits, the Red Sox stranded 12 runners and couldn’t capitalize late.
Jose Arias earned the win for London with four solid innings in relief, striking out four and allowing just one unearned run. Skylar Janisse shut the door in the ninth for the save. Starter Colby Ring tossed four innings, striking out three but walking six.
Brantford starter Connor Irvine took the loss despite giving up only one earned run over six innings. He struck out seven.
Despite committing five errors themselves, the Majors did just enough at the plate and on the mound to seal the win.
The two teams will tangle Sunday in London at 4:05pm.